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What happens at the hearing
The Judge decides whether to issue a permanent restraining order. The Judge may order an extension of the temporary restraining order if the Respondent has not been served. The Judge will specify what conditions or restrictions are to be placed upon the Respondent. Some examples of conditions or restrictions that the Judge may order include:
Requirement that the Respondent undergo counseling
Recommendation that the Petitioner and any children in the home receive counseling
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Am I required to attend the hearing
Yes. If you cannot attend the hearing, you must call (407) 836-2001 for further instructions. The Judge may hold you in contempt of court for failing to appear at the hearing.
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Plead Not Guilty and Request a Hearing
If you wish to contest a charge that does not require a mandatory court appearance, you can do one of the following:
Go to any Orange County Courthouse to make your request in person
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Complete a signed Not Guilty Plea form and submit by mail
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Complete a signed Not Guilty Plea form and submit online.
You may list more than one case/citation number on a single form. You will be notified by mail of your hearing date, time and location.
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I was not driving when I received the Toll violation
File an Affidavit Denying Responsibility of the citation. You must provide the name, address, date of birth and driver's license number of the person driving the vehicle. A court hearing will be set; you will not be required to appear. The person driving the vehicle may complete an Affidavit Acknowledging Responsibility to avoid a court appearance. You can access the affidavits from the Related Documents section on this page.
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